Social distancing is affecting our bodies just as much as our minds. Without the ability to hit the gym or go to an exercise class, our physical routines have been upended. You might be substituting extra sessions of your favorite shows, or trying something new. Why not try a little workout while you watch? For those struggling to build a new at-home routine, or just wanting to get a little physical, we’ve come up with a few workout games to incorporate into some of the best shows to binge-watch right now. Whether it’s trying to get Cara Dune’s arms, Baby Legs’ muscular (and tiny) legs, or Chidi’s surprisingly jacked abs, we’ve made accessible workouts you can do at home without any equipment. All of the exercises on the list come from “global fitness resource” Darebee, and we’ve added links where you can check them out (as part of other routines). We’ve also provided some modification options for those who prefer or need to exercise sitting down. Be sure to watch our video above for examples of the workouts in action, featuring some our amazing and buff staffers! And of course, always work out within the range of your ability and every body is perfect exactly as they are. The Mandalorian: Arms 20 punches whenever a bounty is mentioned 15 bicep or tricep extensions when someone discusses Mando’s armor/helmet 20 arm circles when Mando flashes back to his childhood 10 arm scissors anytime Baby Yoda does something cute 20 standing (or sitting) W-extensions when Mando gets into a fight 10 push-up shoulder taps for every “This is the way” (Modification: Substitute chest expansions for push-ups or planks) Every time Baby Yoda uses his Force powers—or drinks soup—choose one of the following: 1 minute plank 10 push-ups Rick and Morty: Leg Day 10 squats anytime someone goes through a portal 10 march steps when a new alien appears 10 butt kicks when Rick whips out an invention 20 side leg raises when Jerry does anything dumb 20 backward leg raises when Beth drinks wine 20 clamshells anytime they break the Fourth Wall (Modification: Use the chair leg workout here) For every WUBBALUBBADUBDUB!!!!, choose one of the following: 1 minute wall sit (or 1 minute chair cycling) 20 squat hold calf raises (or 1 minute chair cycling) The Good Place: Abs 10 crunches whenever someone mentions the Good or Bad Place 10 reverse crunches when Janet pops up 10 heel taps whenever anyone tries to swear 5 bridges at every Tahani name drop 10 sitting twists during any ethical discussion 30 seconds of bicycles during a flashback (Modification: Use the chair abs workout here) Every time Janet is rebooted, choose one of the following: 1 minute plank (or sitting cycling crunches) 1 minute of mountain climbers (or sitting cycling crunches) Steven Universe: Yoga Cat/Cow Pose whenever anyone sings 1 Vinyasa to Downward Dog every time Steven uses his powers 1 Eagle or Tree Pose whenever someone cries (or when Pearl says “Steven!”) 1 Sun Salutation every time a Fusion happens 1 Mountain to Chair Pose Flow whenever property damage occurs Modification: Use the sitting sun salutation here, other poses here) Every time the theme song plays, choose one of the following: Darebee’s Wake Up and Connect Sequence Child’s Pose The Witcher: Cardio 10 jumping (or step) jacks when Gerald grunts or rolls his eyes 10 high knees anytime someone says “Witcher” 10 side kicks with punches every time Jaskier and Geralt are together 20 second plank whenever Yennefer casts a spell 20 mountain climbers when Ciri runs 5 burpees whenever someone mentions the Law of Surprise (Modification: Sitting cardio moves are available here and here) Whenever Jaskier sings “Toss a coin to your witcher,” choose one of the following: Burpees for as long as you can (or chair jacks) 10 full V-sits (or chair jacks) For more, make sure you’re following us on our Instagram @io9dotcom.
